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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 323 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONUPPER CONTROL ARMREMOVAL
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
Upper Control Arm: Removal
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Tundra, 2003 Toyota Tundra, and 2002 Toyota Tundra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Remove shock absorber with coil spring. See SHOCK ABSORBER .
- On models with ABS, remove speed sensor and wire harness clamp from steering knuckle and upper control arm. Remove cotter pin, loosen nut and disconnect upper ball joint. Support steering knuckle, and set aside. Remove 4 clips and fender apron seal. See Fig 1.
- Disengage 2 brake lines and fuel line. Remove nut and brake line clamp. Remove nut, bolt, 2 washers and upper control arm.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.